by Angela V The beginning of a new year is often filled with optimism, fresh starts, and a new list of must-read books.
I love putting together a list of books to read, and below is my list of best-sellers to read during these first few months of 2023.
I finished reading Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins, and loved it. Such a fun, thrilling adventure story. Read it in just a couple of days. I also loved The Silent Patient by Alex Michelins , and It Ends with Us by Coleen Hoover, both hard to put down once I started.
Right now, I am listening to Spare by Prince Harry, and enjoying his tell-all, honest memoir. I love that the author (Prince Harry) reads it.
I can’t wait to make my way through my list below. I am excited to share it with you as well.
Have you read any of the books here? Share your thoughts in the comments!
- Spare: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex: For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- The House in the Pines: Ana Reyes: Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend’s sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed….Utterly unique and captivating, The House in the Pines keeps you guessing about whether we can ever fully confront the past and return home. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Taylor Jenkins : “Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- Mad Honey: Picoult: Mad Honey is a riveting novel of suspense, an unforgettable love story, and a moving and powerful exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become ourselves. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- The Silent Patient: Alex Michaelides: The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- It Ends with Us: Colleen Hoover: In this “brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go, long after you’ve finished it” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Your Perfects, a workaholic with a too-good-to-be-true romance can’t stop thinking about her first love. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- Lessons in Chemistry: Bonnie Garmus: Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist. This blockbuster debut set in 1960s California features the singular voice of Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the star of a beloved TV cooking show. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama: In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
- Reckless Girls: Rachel Hawkins: Beautiful, wild, and strange―Meroe Island is a desolate spot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a mysterious history of shipwrecks, cannibalism, and even rumors of murder. It’s the perfect destination for the most adventurous traveler to escape everything… except the truth. Amazon US / Amazon CAN
Have you read any of the books above? If you have share your thoughts below. If not but you are going to, come back to leave your thoughts after you read them.
Happy Reading!
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11 Comments on “Must Read Books in 2023”
Lots of great choices. Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult sounds good.
Thanks for the recos!
Great list, thanks for sharing!
A great selection of titles. I am looking forward to reading Spare: by Prince Harry . The Light We Carry: by Michelle Obama sounds like a must read as well.
Great book pics, I would like to read Spare. He has been through so much.
Thanks for the list. I am reading The Light we Carry and I enjoy it very much.
The Light We Carry was a DNF for me, which is a rarity and completely surprised me. I love listening to her speak, but this one was not my style at all. I am patiently waiting to be at the top of the library hold list for Spare. (I was really surprised at how much I appreciated the Harry & Meghan documentary.)The Berry Pickers is another I really want to get my hands on.
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Hi Angela,
Thanks for sharing your list of must-read books for 2023! I recently finished reading “Reckless Girls” by Rachel Hawkins, and I completely agree with you – it’s a thrilling adventure story that was hard to put down. “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides and “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover are also on my radar, and your positive reviews have bumped them up on my reading list.
I’m currently immersed in “Spare” by Prince Harry, and like you, I appreciate the authenticity that comes with the author narrating his own story. It adds a personal touch that makes the memoir even more engaging. I am working on its review for my college project, so I searched for help online and found this discussion https://www.quora.com/Is-EduBirdie-legit that helped me a lot, and in the end I decided to hire a writer.
Your list for January 2023 is diverse and intriguing, especially “The House in the Pines” and “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” I’m looking forward to exploring these captivating reads and will definitely share my thoughts once I’ve delved into them.
Happy reading to you too, and thanks again for the fantastic recommendations!
It looks like you have a fantastic list of must-read books for 2023! I’ve read “Reckless Girls” by Rachel Hawkins and found it thrilling and hard to put down. “The Silent Patient” and “It Ends with Us” are also among my favorites. I’m currently enjoying “Spare” by Prince Harry, and it’s fascinating to hear his story in his own words. Your recommendations are spot-on, and I’m excited to check out the other titles on your list. Happy reading!